DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte has revealed that 35 local executives who are apparently involved in illegal drug networks in front of Congressional leaders.

Will Duterte fullfill his promise to wipe out illegal drugs in the Philippines? PHOTO CREDIT: Kami.com.ph

Stating his plans to eliminate them nationwide, the 71-year-old outgoing mayor of Davao City said he will ask the elected officials to immediately resign. Moreover, he also revealed his plans to eliminate members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) involved in the illegal drug industry.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Quezon Representative Danilo Suarez said a lighter sentence could be given if the suspect confesses.

In a bid to eliminate criminality particularly the prevalence of illegal drugs in the country, Duterte promised to give P1-billion worth of unspent campaign funds as bounty for the arrest or killing of 200 drug lords in the Philippines.

The outspoken mayor vowed to give P 5 million as bounty for every drug lord captured.

--Mini, The Summit Express

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